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Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more efficient

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more electric range
  • marginally lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,985 £.

Both cars consume an average of 7.9 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Transporter is noticeably more efficient: consuming 21.3 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers barely more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 42 km more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

Sprinter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Transporter offers markedly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Transit Transporter is markedly faster – reaching 120 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers very slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Transit Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is marginally lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,074 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers very slightly more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 1,400 L more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries only slightly more – 2,641 kg compared to 2,607 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Transporter shows a few small advantages in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,900
Transit Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 105 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.3 - 32 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 247 - 402 km
Ford Transit Transporter
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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Ford Transit Transporter
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 73,000 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 32 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
247 - 402 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
68 kWh
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 - 270 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,074 - 2,765 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 6,704 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,778 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 14,100 L
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
735 - 2,607 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 269 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
120 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
310 - 430 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 198 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2,019 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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